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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.71, 165.06 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.71, 165.06 and 113.22 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.71 : 165.06 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.71/165.06 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.71x = 165.06 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.71x = 18,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,688.88/119.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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